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Just ordered a new media reactor

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After a few years of getting really frustrated with my current/traditional medial reactor, I have been looking for something different to try with my biopellets. A few weeks ago, I found information about the below media reactor and I just ordered a conic media reactor. Based on the cone design, I would think it would be a lot better than what I am currently using as it will focus the flow to the base of the cone forcing more water through the media. Such a simple approach to solve a very common problem.

I will change the out-flow plumbing so I can get the flow coming out of the reactor right into the skimmer

I'm looking forward to seeing the results

If you take your time to do the research FIRST, you can successfully set-up and keep ANY type of aquarium with ease."Not using a quarantine tank is like playing Russian roulette. Nobody wins the game, some people just get to play longer than others." - Anthony CalfoFishless CycleCycling with FishMarine Aquarium Info [URL="http://saltwater.aquaticcommunity.com/"]

Right now I am using a vertex reactor plumbed into my return line. It is your typical external reactor. They are good reactors for things like carbon or phosphate removers, but not too good for bio-pellets. It's too hard to get the correct flow to prevent the pellets from "clumping" from time to time.

If you take your time to do the research FIRST, you can successfully set-up and keep ANY type of aquarium with ease."Not using a quarantine tank is like playing Russian roulette. Nobody wins the game, some people just get to play longer than others." - Anthony CalfoFishless CycleCycling with FishMarine Aquarium Info [URL="http://saltwater.aquaticcommunity.com/"]

Yup, you just add the media and push water through it. The media reactor in the video was designed to be used with bio-pellets, first reactor like that. Or at least, the first one I have been able to find.

If you take your time to do the research FIRST, you can successfully set-up and keep ANY type of aquarium with ease."Not using a quarantine tank is like playing Russian roulette. Nobody wins the game, some people just get to play longer than others." - Anthony CalfoFishless CycleCycling with FishMarine Aquarium Info [URL="http://saltwater.aquaticcommunity.com/"]

You really need the "tumbling" action to make the bio-pellets work. As they ware done, they are releasing / providing a type of carbon source to help the skimmer remove nitrates and phosphates. That would not happen nearly as well if they were in the sump and those little pellets would likely get sucked into the return pump or skimmer pump causing damage to them.

If you take your time to do the research FIRST, you can successfully set-up and keep ANY type of aquarium with ease."Not using a quarantine tank is like playing Russian roulette. Nobody wins the game, some people just get to play longer than others." - Anthony CalfoFishless CycleCycling with FishMarine Aquarium Info [URL="http://saltwater.aquaticcommunity.com/"]

Nice, glad you pulled the trigger on that one. It does do a great job. We're cad light brothers now! Using the BR-2 and I'm happy with it.

Now about that mantis shrimp.....

Think with logic and rationality more than emotion. Act with moderation and consideration. Contemplate ideals and realistic goals and weigh out possibilities and options. Temper not with personal delusions or false hope but learn to accept and move on.

If you take your time to do the research FIRST, you can successfully set-up and keep ANY type of aquarium with ease."Not using a quarantine tank is like playing Russian roulette. Nobody wins the game, some people just get to play longer than others." - Anthony CalfoFishless CycleCycling with FishMarine Aquarium Info [URL="http://saltwater.aquaticcommunity.com/"]

Number #1 Rule. Always stick your fingers into the crevices where Mr. Mantis like to hang out.

That's all there is to it.

Think with logic and rationality more than emotion. Act with moderation and consideration. Contemplate ideals and realistic goals and weigh out possibilities and options. Temper not with personal delusions or false hope but learn to accept and move on.